The Sunset Advisory Commission reviews state agencies for evidence of inefficiency or redundancy. It's now the oft-reviled Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's turn to be 'under sunset.'
Every 12 years since 1977, thereviews state agencies for evidence of inefficiency or redundancy. They make recommendations, hear public input, and eventually present a final review to the full Lege, which then decides which of the recommendations to pass into law. It's now the oft-reviled's turn to be"under sunset," and the Sunset Commission's first draft review presents an opportunity to restore regulatory rigor and public trust to the embattled institution.
, rather than punting to staff in internal meetings, and adopt a document that explains what factors it uses to determine health risks. It also suggests action to strengthen the, whose job it is to"promote public interest" in commission proceedings. OPIC should gain the ability to hire expert consultants on highly technical cases, and TCEQ should actually take action on OPIC's rulemaking recommendations, which it currently does not.
Another important recommendation is for TCEQ to improve environmental flow standards – the minimum water flow to sustain aquatic life in river basins and bays. The report suggests a biennial statewide work plan for updates, public meetings on groundwater management, and a comprehensive study of water usage data to encourage canceling water right permits that aren't being used.
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